Boston at Orlando

The Boston Celtics had a long hot streak early in the season, that helped them get out of the gate quickly. Boston stood at 16-2 through 18 games, and 34-10 through 44 games. They have since been a pedestrian team at 12-12. Things may get worse, as they have huge injury issues, most notably Brown and Thomas. Orlando is 21-48, but off a confidence building win at home vs. Milwaukee as a 10-point dog. Boston spent a lot of energy with a short bench in an overtime loss to Washington last time out. They may feel some effects from that game in orlando, as the Magic step up and keep this one close. Play on Orlando.